The mother of Jaedon Tito, convicted in the murder of underworld figure Gavin Preston, attempted a novel legal strategy by submitting a plea for leniency generated by artificial intelligence. Tito and a co-defendant were found guilty in the high-profile case. The mother’s submission detailed her son’s activities in prison, claiming he had taken up colouring as a coping mechanism. The court heard the AI-generated statement as part of sentencing considerations. However, the attempt to sway the judge with AI-written arguments did not prevent the imposition of a significant sentence. Details of the sentencing have not been released, but the case highlights the emerging use – and potential limitations – of AI in legal proceedings.